Auto Technician Mechanic

Automotive Technician / Mechanic (Small Team & Clear Advancement)

Company: Main Street Auto

Location: 355 N Main St

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person (No Travel Required)

Compensation: $15.00 - $25.00 / hour] + Performance Bonuses

License: Valid Driver’s License (Required)

About the Position

Are you an automotive professional looking to escape the chaotic corporate dealership environment and grow with a tight-knit team?

At Main Street Auto, we are seeking a motivated Automotive Technician / Mechanic to service passenger cars and light trucks. In this role, you won't just be an employee number you will operate as a vital member of a focused, small team where your skills are noticed and appreciated. We supply our shop with modern diagnostic software and scanners to ensure you have the right tools to solve complex issues efficiently.

Best of all, this role has zero travel requirements and offers a structured, transparent advancement path to a Senior Technician position as you master our systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Utilize both universal scanning tools and advanced, vehicle-specific diagnostic software to systematically pinpoint mechanical and electrical faults.
• Comprehensive Repairs: Perform bumper-to-bumper repairs and routine maintenance on a wide variety of passenger cars and light trucks.
• Precision Parts Replacement: Efficiently replace worn or faulty components (engines, transmissions, brake systems, and suspensions) to restore vehicle functionality to OEM standards.
• Rigorous Safety Checks: Conduct comprehensive multi-point inspections and safety checks to ensure every vehicle leaving our bays meets strict road safety standards.
• Digital Documentation: Accurately document all completed repairs, inspection findings, and fluid/part measurements via our shop management software.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years of professional automotive repair experience (Independent shop or dealership setting preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Solid foundational understanding of internal combustion engine repair, modern brake systems, steering/suspension, and automotive electrical systems.
• Tool Proficiency: Comfortable and proficient using modern diagnostic computers, scanners, and standard shop hand/power tools.
• Credentials: High school diploma (or equivalent) and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Soft Skills: Strong time-management skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a proactive problem-solving attitude.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Pay: Reliable hourly pay structure (not strict flat-rate) with performance incentives.
• Career Growth: Explicit, milestone-based timeline to transition into a Senior Technician role.
• Work-Life Balance: No travel, set daytime hours, and a stable, predictable local workflow.
• Great Environment: Clean, well-lit bays working alongside a supportive, collaborative crew.